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Find the area a triangle with a base of 3 ft and a height of 2/3 ft

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Answer:

1 ft^2

Explanation:

The formula for the area of a triangle is as follows, a=b*h*1/2

Now, let's plug in the values to match your question. A=3*2/3*1/2

Lastly, solve. 3*2/3=6/3=2. Then divide 2 by 1/2=1.

Add the unit to make it 1 ft^2

Hope this helps!

User Fylke
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Answer:

1 ft^2

Explanation:

The area of a triangle is given by

A = 1/2 bh where b is the base and h is the height

A = 1/2 ( 3) * ( 2/3)

A = 3/2* 2/3

A =1

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